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Closed New Mexico salon which gave 'vampire facials' linked to new HIV cases: Officials

A now-closed New Mexico salon which previously gave "vampire facials" to clients is now being again investigated after being allegedly linked to new HIV cases.

Iowa GOP schedules Jan. 15 for leadoff presidential caucuses. It's on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Iowa Republicans announced Saturday that the party's presidential nominating caucuses will be held Jan. 15, on the federal holiday honoring Martin Luther King Jr., putting the first votes of the 2024 election a little more than six months away as the GOP tries to reclaim the White House.

Arizona bar manager sucker-punched by customer, suffers cerebral hemorrhage: video

A bar manager in Tempe, Arizona, was sucker-punched by a customer June 24. Disturbing surveillance footage shows her knocked down to the ground, causing a brain bleed.

Soccer star Megan Rapinoe to retire after 2023 season

Acclaimed U.S. soccer star Megan Rapinoe announced Saturday that she will retire following the conclusion of the National Women's Soccer League season, which ends in October. The 38-year-old will also still compete in the Women's World Cup, which begins later this month.

Judge holds Washington state in contempt for not providing services to mentally ill people in jails

A federal judge has found Washington state in contempt and ordered it to pay more than $100 million for failing to provide timely psychiatric services to mentally ill people who must wait in jails for weeks

Search on for escaped Pennsylvania inmate

A massive search effort was ongoing Saturday for an inmate who escaped from a jail in Warren County, Pennsylvania, on Thursday night. Officials said the inmate, a suspect in a homicide, climbed out using bedsheets he tied together. Shanelle Kaul has more.

Biden upbeat over latest job numbers, but economists say another rate hike likely

The U.S. added 209,000 jobs in June, according to the latest numbers from the Labor Department, a sign that the job market could be cooling, some economists said. However, the unemployment rate dropped slightly to 3.

Around the world

US Raises Pressure on China to Combat Fentanyl Crisis

The Biden administration push comes after cooperation on halting the flow of the drug into the United States was derailed by wider geopolitical tensions.

Author Delia Owens and Her Husband Tried to Save Elephants in Zambia. What Happened?

A visit to a remote conservation park reveals the long-term impact on villagers of a crusade by the novelist Delia Owens and her husband to protect animals from poachers.

Bucha Gets a Remake, but Pain Lingers Behind the Facade

More than a year after Ukrainian forces wrested back Bucha from Russian troops, the town is physically transformed. But so much remains unresolved.

Site where Julius Caesar is believed to have been killed opens to the public

An ancient Roman square, unburied only a century ago, is believed to be the site of Julius Caesar's assassination nearly two thousand years ago. Now, the site is open to the public for the first time in millenia. Chris Livesay reports from Rome.

Airstrike in Sudanese city kills at least 22, officials say, amid fighting between rival generals

Sudan’s Ministry of Health says an airstrike in the city of Omdurman has killed at least 22 people

Germany, Austria brace for weekend heat wave as temps near 100

The German government on Friday warned the elderly and other vulnerable populations to seek cool shelter as the country braces for a weekend heat wave.

U.S. defends decision to deliver controversial weapons to Ukraine

The United States is defending the decision to deliver cluster munitions to Ukraine. The widely-banned weapons are controversial because they can harm civilians even decades after dropping. The decision has split Congress and the world, even as Ukraine's president thanked U.S. leaders for the move.

Technology

Twitter Sues Law Firm Over $90 Million Payment in Elon Musk Deal

The lawsuit targeted Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, a well-known Wall Street law firm, for “unjust enrichment” related to Mr. Musk’s $44 billion purchase of Twitter.

Beware of this new Bitcoin blackmail scam

Kurt "The CyberGuy" Knutsson gives warning about a new bitcoin blackmail swindle, along with what to look out for and how to avoid falling for this scam.

'Time Bandits' 4K Ultra HD movie review

"Time Bandits," the first of director Terry Gilliam's trio of epic fantasy adventure films, finally debuts in the ultra-high definition format.

The key thing to know about Amazon's new tablet

The Amazon Fire Max 11 is Amazon's best tablet yet. It has a premium design, good accessories, and it's fast. Still, there is one notable downside you need to know about. But first, the pros. Hardware wise, you get a lot.

Zuckerberg claims tens of millions of Threads signups within days of launch

The CEO of Facebook's parent company is trying to position Threads as a direct challenger to Twitter.

Thousands chatted with this AI 'virtual girlfriend.' Then things got even weirder

Caryn Marjorie, an influencer with 2 million followers on Snapchat, recently made a digital clone of herself.

Russian fighter jets harass American drones over Syria, U.S. military says

Russian fighter jets have "harassed" American drones over Syria for the third day in a row this week, the U.S. military said.

Sports News

Megan Rapinoe Announces Retirement After World Cup, NWSL Season

The women’s national team star made an unexpected retirement announcement ahead of a U.S. friendly against Wales.

Runner makes wrong turn before finish line, costing her $10,000 prize

Senbere Teferi took third place after losing out on first by mere seconds following the devastating mishap.

How Do Wimbledon’s Grass Courts Keep Dry In All The Rain?

The court services crews at the All England Club deploy 18 tarps at a time to keep precious grass courts dry. They’re not above fetching a player a banana or a soft drink, either.

Ashley Brewer marries Frank Kaminsky in Mexico one week after ESPN layoff

NBA center Frank Kaminsky and former SportsCenter anchor Ashley Brewer celebrated their wedding with a ceremony in Los Cabos, Mexico on Friday.

Conforto and Slater slug 2-run homers to power the Giants to a 5-3 win over the Rockies

Michael Conforto and Austin Slater hit two-run homers to lead the San Francisco Giants to a 5-3 win over the Colorado Rockies

Britney Spears' hand hit her face in Las Vegas incident: Police

Spears said she recognized the 19-year-old San Antonio Spurs player and wanted to congratulate him on his accomplishments.

Elly De La Cruz steals 2nd, 3rd and home in the same inning, sparks Reds to 8-5 win over Brewers

Elly De La Cruz became the first Reds player since 1919 to steal second, third and home in the same inning and Cincinnati beat the Milwaukee Brewers 8-5

Politics News

Janet Yellen awkwardly bows to CCP official during Beijing trip: 'Optics the Chinese love'

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen bowed to Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng before a meeting in Beijing, China on Saturday — a move that some Americans found inappropriate.

Ramaswamy Investments Seem at Odds With His Position on ‘Woke’ Culture

The billionaire biotech mogul has railed against socially conscious companies. But his financial disclosure shows he has a stake in some of the leaders in the field.

U.S. destroys last of its declared chemical weapons

The U.S. destroyed the last of its declared chemical weapons stockpile, located at the Blue Grass Army Depot in eastern Kentucky.

Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigations involving Trump have cost more than $9 million

Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigations of former President Donald Trump’s retention of classified records and efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election have cost more than $9 million over the first several months

Giuliani Should Lose His Law License in D.C., Bar Panel Says

The recommendation for disbarment of Rudolph W. Giuliani followed a hearing where evidence was presented that he had improperly sought to help Donald J. Trump overturn the results of the 2020 election.

Trump says he'd bring back "travel ban" that's "bigger than ever before"

"We don't want people blowing up our cities and we don't want people stealing our farms," the former president said.

Tennessee ban on transgender procedures for minors can be enforced: appeals court

An appeals court ruled that a Tennessee ban on minor transgender procedures can be enforced temporarily while the panel conducts a full review of the law.